Clean Harbors

Overview

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer to join their safety-conscious team. This role involves hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling hazardous materials, with a focus on safe and compliant transfer of bulk materials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies and processes.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels and confined spaces.
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and into and out of trucks and tanks.
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safely load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT regulations.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities.
• Agree to be on-call for emergency response, including weekends and holidays.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical.
• Meet facial hair standards for respirator use as per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
• Valid Driver’s license preferred.
• Previous relevant labor experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k

Additional Information

• Driver's license required.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule is required.
• Average an 8-10+ hour day with overtime after 40 hours.
• Possible overnight travel with hotel and per diem provided.
• Hours and schedule are not guaranteed and will vary with emergency response needs.
• New hires must attend a two-week Academy training out of state, with expenses covered by the company.